There is a summon to court for bill collections, but the defendant is overseas, can he reschedule or be present another way?

Are you a relative of the defendant? Who was actually served with the complaint? I ask these questions because there could be an issue of...

There are a lot of variables that would determine if you can gain custody. The parents are determined to have natural custody over their children...

Am I eligible for bankruptcy? I just lost my job

Without knowing what your household income is, it's hard to tell if a Chapter 7 bankruptcy (which would get rid of the credit card debts) is right...

There is a garnishment filed against me and I was not notified about it. found out through clerk of court records.

It sounds like you were aware of the judgment. With a judgment, a creditor can garnish your wages, seize your bank accounts, or even take...

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What are my options and what can I do if my baby mama left?

I agree with the other attorneys. If you are not married to the mother, then you will need to file a petition for paternity to establish your...

I just received a summons at the door. What are my options?

It would be helpful to know who it is that is suing you. From what you've described, it appears to be a small claims lawsuit. Generally for small...

How can i make changes to the parenting plan and child support payments?

If you already have Court Order in place with a Parenting Plan and child support, then you would need to file a SUPPLEMENTAL PETITION FOR...

What form do I use for filing either a counter-motion or answer to a motion in a divorce case?

It would be helpful if we knew what motion it is that your ex has filed. First of all, if she filed a MOTION, then she can serve you via certified...

What do I need to do to get a petition to move my daughter out of state?

If there is already a court order for time-sharing and child support, etc., then you have to petition the court to be allowed to relocate more than...

We have a temp. parenting plan that expires soon, what do I do to ensure that I have rights to shared custody, post expiration?

If the jurisdiction is still in Florida, then you would need to file a modification to the parenting plan that is in place. Generally when filing...